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The definitive catalogue offering an in-depth exploration of Yayoi Kusama's seven-decade career, including rare early works and new productions Recognized as one of contemporary art's most influential figures, Yayoi Kusama has gained cult status through her exploration of repetitive patterns and structures— especially her signature polka dots and mirror rooms, which immerse viewers in seemingly infinite worlds. This catalogue, accompanying Kusama's retrospective in Riehen/Basel, Cologne, and Amsterdam, showcases the broad spectrum of media she has engaged with over the years, spanning painting, sculpture, installations, drawing, collage, happenings, live performances, fashion, and literature. Organised in close collaboration with the artist and her studio, the exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of Kusama's more than seven-decade career. In addition to some of her most iconic works, exhibition and catalogue include early pieces never before seen in Europe, as well as new productions. The die-cut, printed American dust jacket with mirror foil on the inside can be unfolded and used as a poster. Any minor folds or bubbles in the foil are natural effects of the material which reacts to its environment.

Spectacular summer exhibition of the Beyeler Collection For the first time at Fondation Beyeler, the entire museum and its park was transformed into the site of an experimental presentation of contemporary art. It was conceived as a “living organism” that changes and transforms throughout its duration, including the Beyeler collection. With contributions by 28 participants: Michael Armitage, Anne Boyer, Federico Campagna, Ian Cheng, Marlene Dumas, Frida Escobedo, Peter Fischli, Cyprien Gaillard with Victor Man, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Wade Guyton, Carsten Höller with Adam Haar, Pierre Huyghe, Arthur Jafa, Koo Jeong A, Dozie Kanu, Los Thuthanaka, Cildo Meireles, Jota Mombaça, Fujiko Nakaya, Alice Notley, Precious Okoyomon, Philippe Parreno, Rachel Rose, Tino Sehgal, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Adrián Villar Rojas.

Pierre Huyghe is considered one of the most radical contemporary artists. His extensive works are conceived as speculative fictions challenging our perception of reality and consciousness. This publication, released on the occasion of the artist’s solo exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler, is not a classical catalogue of works. Instead of a documentary overview, it offers a unique and fascinating “mental journey.” The book combines images and research on recent works with sketches, notes, and text fragments. A cluster of ideas and images in which we can navigate through, reflecting the creative process. A visual archive exploring Huyghe’s complex universe.